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Offer Your Best Now

Abundance is starting to return both in nature and in life. Have you noticed that the economy dial has been turned up and people are feeling more confident? Well now is the time to offer the best you can to your customers. Don't offer the same Holiday products or service you have in the past now is the time to offer unique one of kind options. First check w… Continue

Added by Mark S. Neely on November 8, 2009 at 9:52pm — No Comments

Nature's Bounty

We recently took a trip to Southern California's Mediterranean Coast, Santa Barbara. Upon our arrival we partook of the monthly farmers market and tasted fresh olive oil, smelled fresh herbs, ate fruits and vegetables just pulled from the ground. While experiencing the wonder of nature’s bounty we noticed th… Continue

Added by Mark S. Neely on September 16, 2009 at 6:53pm — No Comments

What Is Your Value?

As customers have tightened their wallets during these economic times one thing that has become prevalent is the word "value". One definition is: worth or importance: the worth, importance, or usefulness of something to somebody. So what is your value to your customers? Value… Continue

Added by Mark S. Neely on August 5, 2009 at 6:27pm — No Comments

Are YOUR Lights On?

Today I would like to tell you a little story about one of my clients. She hired me to help her increase her web presence using social media as a tool. When I took on this particular client, she already had a blog and accounts in LinkedIn, Facebook, FriendFeed, Twitter and a host of other social media sites. Profiles were written, photos were uploaded and she prett… Continue

Added by Eydie Stumpf on July 6, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Use Caution When Tweeting; Too Much Information Can be Risky

In the news recently I read an article of a man who posted a Tweet on Twitter about being on vacation and while he was away, his home was burglarized. The gentleman is now blaming his post for the unfortunate event. We really do need to be careful about what we post anywhere online. When we go on vacation we take the necessary steps to ensure our homes safety, but social networking is s… Continue

Added by Eydie Stumpf on June 24, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Government Contracts for New Business

Are Government contracts right for you? With over $6 Billion being poured into Government contracting to help stimulate business and the economy this may be the time to sign up for contracts. The US Government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world… Continue

Added by Mark S. Neely on June 10, 2009 at 1:24pm — No Comments

Business Survival: Vendors

Survival today is about utilizing all the partnerships you have forged over the years and helping each other achieve success. Vendors are a crucial part of our daily business lives and as such they play an important part in the quality of service and product we offer our clients. They too are feeling the effects of the current economy and are looking for creative ways to expand their market share as well. So why not work together and forge a more marketable relationship by utilizing the power of… Continue

Added by Mark S. Neely on May 9, 2009 at 11:20am — No Comments

Increasing Your Email Marketing Open Rate

Lately, I've been getting a number of questions about how to get people to open their e-newsletters and e-blasts. Well, there are a number of things to take into consideration. 1. Use an email marketing service such as Constant Contact. Constant Contact works diligently with all the various ISP's to make sure your e-newsletters and e-blasts end up in the recipients inbox and not in their junk/spam folder. 2. Make sure you'… Continue

Added by Eydie Stumpf on April 25, 2009 at 11:06am — No Comments

History of the Italian Panini

History is fascinating when it comes to food. Since we have started to sell the authentic Italian Panini (Panino) why not understand where it came from and why it is so famous today. The first Italian recipe that somewhat resembles a panino is that for panunto (greased… Continue

Added by Mark S. Neely on April 7, 2009 at 3:17pm — No Comments

Facebook Frenzy

Facilitator: Eydie Stumpf You will learn: 1. Why your business should network on Facebook 2. Creating a full and interesting profile 3. The business of making connections 4. Get involved in conversations 5. Creating a Fan Page or Group Bring your laptops for live, handson training! Who should attend? Anyone who is curious about Facebook and wants to give it a shot, but just don't know where to begin! April 22, 2009 Sponsored by The Inland Empire Women's Business Center Location: Corona Publi… Continue

Added by Eydie Stumpf on April 1, 2009 at 5:02pm — No Comments

10 Steps to Take to Get Started in Social Media Networking!

Last week, after sending out one of my weekly emails, I realized that there are so many people who haven't even begun using Social Media to network for business growth. So, for those novices out there, I've decided to give you a brief understanding of what Social Media actually is and where to begin! First of all, Social Media is very simply any tool or site which allows interaction with its users. If you can comment on a site, interact and engage in conversation with others, or even re-arrange… Continue

Added by Eydie Stumpf on March 18, 2009 at 10:16am — No Comments

Who Are Your Customer's Today

Today's customers are not the same as one year ago. Customers today want the best value, the best service from start to finish, and a trust worthy individual they can count on as situations change. Pricing will always be at the forefront of the customers mind and yet if all you do is sell on price you will not succeed. Today more than ever sales should be based on building a long term relationship with your customers, and educating them on what your service can and will do for them based on ther… Continue

Added by Mark S. Neely on March 11, 2009 at 4:33pm — No Comments

Time To Begin Anew

Okay we all know times are tough and probably not going to get better soon, but as my Grandmother said "inside every dark cloud there is a silver lining." Everyday I hear from friends and business partners who are getting the dreaded pink slip, falling behind on bills, and just trying to make it one… Continue

Added by Mark S. Neely on February 7, 2009 at 2:05pm — No Comments

Impossible to Reality

"We must not be afraid of dreaming the seemingly impossible if we want the seemingly impossible to become a reality." Vaclav Havel Do YOU have a seemingly impossible dream? What is it and how will YOU make it a reality? Then think about the people closest to you. What are they saying is possible or imposssible? How do you respond to any doubts they may have? Find out about the dreams of your family members, friends and colleagues. What are they reaching for? In a journal, write… Continue

Added by Eydie Stumpf on January 26, 2009 at 4:17pm — No Comments

A Healthier You for the New Year

I am not going to tell you what you should eat or stay away from, but instead I am going to share with you some age old wisdom that we should all adhere to to stay healthy. Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”. It's not just what you eat, but how… Continue

Added by Mark S. Neely on January 7, 2009 at 9:25pm — 1 Comment

10 Advertising Words to Avoid in 2009

I found this article on WomenEntrepeneur.com and thought it interesting. For the most part, I agree with the author, however there are times when these ‘meaningless’ words work. What do you think? Eydie Shun meaningless words like ‘a lot’ and ‘guarantee’ in your copy. It’ll help you out a lot–we guarantee it. By: Susan Gunelius | 12/22/2008 The economy, unemployment, companies folding, people losing their homes–2008 has left consumers wary of businesses. And that lack of consume… Continue

Added by Eydie Stumpf on December 30, 2008 at 10:35pm — No Comments

Entrepreneur Magazine's Growth 2.0 Conference

Wow… I just attended the Entrepreneur Magazine’s Growth 2.0 Conference in Long Beach, CA with Marilyn Peters! It was amazing on so many levels! Robert Kiyosaki was the keynote speaker. He had a very casual, easy going way of speaking. He spoke to us as if we were his friends. I liked that approach. There was no air of superiority as many speakers seem to reflect. There… Continue

Added by Eydie Stumpf on December 17, 2008 at 6:42pm — No Comments

Christmas Symbols

Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th of each year. It is the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The word "Christmas" means "Christ's Mass" - derived from the English term "Christes masse". American customs come from many places. Santa Claus has a Dutch… Continue

Added by Mark S. Neely on December 10, 2008 at 5:14pm — 1 Comment

Today's Business Woman - Magazine

Fresh, new and exciting! Read the November issue today! Today's Business Woman - Magazine Continue

Added by Eydie Stumpf on November 30, 2008 at 2:18pm — No Comments

What did you buy on Black Friday?

I didn't buy anything! As a Virtual Assistant I spend most of my days working for my clients - so today I took the time to work on my own business. I re-worked a couple of my ebooks, uploaded them onto payloadz.com and made some changes on my squeeze pages. To follow though, I wrote on my blogs, sent out some email blasts advertising my "new and improved" ebooks and even had time to make dinner and play the Wii with my granddaughter! She's 7 years old and bowls strike after strike! It's h… Continue

Added by Eydie Stumpf on November 28, 2008 at 6:18pm — 2 Comments

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